Not too long ago, I was contacted by Vain Pursuits * to try their new skin care products. However, this isn't your typical skin care li...

Not too long ago, I was contacted by Vain Pursuits* to try their new skin care products. However, this isn't your typical skin care line. This is a new company and they're totally focused on getting you the personalized skin care products that you need.

Rather than being sent a standard product to use & review and receiving the same product as every other blogger, you're given a profile to fill out. This will ask you many questions about your skins condition, texture, problems, concerns, etc. It will also ask what you like and don't like in skin care products. There are questions pertaining to scent, texture, etc. It's very thorough.

After you fill out the profile, it will be analyzed and you will receive a personalized kit to test out.

Each product you receive comes with a personalized information card. On this card are detailed notes describing what is in it, how it will work and why it was made for you.

In my kit, I received 3 different moisturizers to test. You'll do a few tests, from checking out the scent, to putting the product on your wrist to test the textures. You'll choose your two favorites to try the first night, putting one on the left side of your face and the other on the right. The next day you'll try the third. You'll be giving them constant updates about anything and everything you do and do not like.

It's the most personalized skin care system I've ever come across. Once you decide which is your favorite, you'll be able to purchase the full size.

The way this works is you pay a $20 personalization fee, which can be used toward your order of the full size product. The full size products range from $45-$80.

So far in the process, I've been testing the three moisturizers I've received and giving feedback.

I'll update you again next week on where I've progressed in this system, as well as give you some information on the types that I received. So far, I'm a huge fan and I love the idea behind this.

In case you were wondering, here's a bit of information about the company:

The ingredients are all natural and plant based. Cruelty free. Paraben free. Phthalate free. Sulfate free. No synthetic fragrances. All of the products are made in Montreal, Canada.

I'm going to continue testing these products and update you as I move forward in the progress. If you're interested in trying this out, use this invite code! Not only will you be one of the first to try it, but you'll also get a discount!

Thanks for reading!

xx

*I was invited to try Vain Pursuits free of charge. My opinion is still 100% honest.*

This may be the worlds' smallest Urban Decay Haul, but I wanted to share it anyway. :) I was on Urban Decay's website checking ...

This may be the worlds' smallest Urban Decay Haul, but I wanted to share it anyway. :)

I was on Urban Decay's website checking out their sale section, and saw a few things on sale that I wanted to try, so I purchased them.

Yes, I did get two travel size all nighter sprays because I love them SO much.

So, I got 2 Travel Size Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Sprays. I absolutely adore the UD Setting Spray. Typically, I use the Nyx Dewy Finish Setting Spray but I love these little UD ones for special occasions and to take with me when I travel. These are in the old packaging and were only $4 each.

I also got two of the Heavy Metal Glitter Liners.

These are the old packaging and I'm not sure if they changed the formula, but these were only $4 each.

I also picked up the Urban Decay Razor Sharp Ultra Definition Finishing Powder. This was only $10.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to test out the Mary Kay Sun-Kissed VoxBox through Influenster. *I received this free of charge for testing...

I was lucky enough to be chosen to test out the Mary Kay Sun-Kissed VoxBox through Influenster. *I received this free of charge for testing purposes. I am not required to review it or share it. My opinions are 100% honest.*

I'll be totally up front with you and say that I've never used Mary Kay products in my entire life. I've always thought they were products that only older women used, and I hadn't ever given it a second thought. So, here's a review from a total skeptic.

I was shocked at how many items were actually in this box, as I had only expected to receive a couple of things.

This blush is extremely pigmented and blends nicely. It's a beautiful peachy color with a golden sheen. It looks so pretty when you're wearing it. I didn't notice any fading when I wore it for 7 hours.

This is another product I was surprised by. The color isn't too dark and it also has some gold shimmer in it so it's definitely a bronzer you shouldn't contour with. It looks beautiful and natural on the skin. I'm super picky about blushes and bronzers and I loved both of these.

At first I was not excited about this. I've tried tons of cream eye products and have had horrible experiences with them. This one applies sheerly at first and you can build up the color. I wore this without primer and I built up the color until it was the shade you see in the jar. I wore it all day and it did not crease. I'm really impressed as I have extremely oily eye lids and even MAC Painterly Paint Pot creases on me occasionally. I'll swatch this below, it's a beautiful pale gold shade.

I've tried enough gel liners to know that the only one I've ever really liked is MAC Fluidline, that is until I tried this one. It's very creamy, super pigmented and does not budge once it sets. Even my beloved MAC liner transfers to my eyelid, but this one hasn't. It also didn't come off with water, so I'll be using this a ton this summer.

This is another product that I expected to hate but ended up liking. I'm not in love with it though. It gives good volume and length with two coats. It gets clumpy if you aren't careful, but it makes your lashes look really nice. It doesn't flake or smudge. However, it takes a while to dry and I'm impatient so I always end up with mascara all over the place. If you don't mind a mascara that takes a bit to dry, you'll like this one.

Mary Kay Powder Brush. Retails for $16.00.

This is a nice, soft brush and it does a good job of applying my setting powder.

Mary Kay Cream Eye Color/Concealer Brush. Retails for $10.00.

This works nicely to apply the cream color I mentioned earlier.

Swatches of the products from Left to Right:

Blush, Bronzer, Lip Gloss, Eye Liner, Cream Color

And here's a look using all of the products and brushes!

I know the picture quality isn't the best as I'm currently using my iPhone for blog pictures and I haven't quite mastered it yet because I still can't get my camera and my laptop to be friends. Also, I'm paler than usual because I've been too lazy to tan, haha.

I hope to have more posts up soon!

Any tips on how to get better quality from my iPhone camera is highly appreciated!